How to draw CHARACTER TURNAROUNDS (The EASY WAY)

[@ithamarlowe6158]

People that say there's no science in art are so wrong, anatomy is freaking complicated and even more when you start making animals and made up beings.

[@joshuaadeoye]

True! And I find the science in art beautiful!✨👌🏾

[@dplj4428]

Yes, especially when motion and emotion are added

[@aayushsharma.22]

learn the art of science, learn the science of art

[@monkeyXmonkey]

That's not even mentioning when you add perspective into it haha

[@feralmode]

who say's 'there's no science in art'... i've never heard anyone claim that. maybe you're hanging out with a few morons...

[@bladewolf39]

One piece of advice I've gotten from an industry professional that helped a lot was when it comes to turnarounds, sometimes looking good is more important than looking accurate. If Mickey only had a single ear on his side profile, he'd look weird as hell.

[@joshuaadeoye]

That’s some solid advice! I’d say though that it’s even more important for the character to look like themselves from every angle! Thanks for sharing! ✨🙏🏾✨

[@columbinafan]

As a traditional artist, I do in fact have a symmetry tool and can copy paste my character silhouettes

[@joshuaadeoye]

Woah! I never knew there was such a thing! ✨That’s so cool!✨✨

[@heytheresport]

hm, maybe you can just draw the first half on one side, and then you fold the paper and press down to make an imprint. then all youll have to do is trace the light imprint and make any edits, hope this helps :]

[@columbinafan]

@@heytheresport wait thats so smart

[@elokin300]

Ik its been a year but try using tracing paper and flipping it

[@snoopy9009]

Dude, I NEEDED to hear you say work towards likeness instead of geometric perfection- I thought I SUCKED at character turnarounds because of how I couldn’t get the individual facial features or individual fingers to lineup with the features and fingers on a different view

[@joshuaadeoye]

Honestly! I had a similar epiphany when I found out that most hand drawn characters aren’t geometrically accurate!✨✨✨

[@wilczus222]

The trick with the top view is phenomenal!

[@joshuaadeoye]

Thanks!

[@jenex7623]

Orthographic projection to get a ¾ view is insane tbh alot of work but worth it

[@ddjgaray]

I'm animating a character turnaround at the moment too and here are some things i noticed as well 1. torso is biggest in front view and thinnest in side view.. so 3 quater will be bigger than side but smaller than front 2. head is thinnest in front view and biggest in side 3.feet in side view will be centered as compared to the front view and hands as well

[@ddjgaray]

Will post the character turnaround animation when I'm done soon hehe

[@joshuaadeoye]

Nice! I can tell you’ve been doing some studying!✨

[@ddjgaray]

@@joshuaadeoye thanks for the tips my friend

[@patriciajichu5423]

Name app for animation turnarounds please

[@joshuaadeoye]

@@patriciajichu5423 it’s called Krita! It’s a free application.✨

[@Hello-hello-hello456]

I like ember, she doesn't look like pure evil, you can tell she has motives and a personality of her own. I want to see her in your story!

[@joshuaadeoye]

You’re exactly right! There’s a reason she’s got a score to settle! You’ll definitely see her in more of my videos. I might even animate her!✨

[@victoriagrayson5082]

*I like Ember, she doesn't look like pure evil. You can tell she has motives, and a personality of her own. I want to see her in your story!

[@victoriagrayson5082]

You’re exactly right! There’s a reason she’s got a score to settle! You’ll definitely see her in more of my videos. I might even animate her! ✨.@@joshuaadeoye

[@griraku_aj]

ditto!

[@karathewolfsfanficchannel933]

I love her she feels like Cassandra from TTS

[@alvyarnob2454]

I have been hired by an animation studio, and they gave me work for character's turnaround sheets. It's gonna really help me, thank you vv much!

[@joshuaadeoye]

Woah! That so awesome! Congratulations! I’m glad this helped!✨✨✨

[@VincentForDesign]

"work towards likeness instead of geometric perfection"

[@mimik6414]

Woah that 3/4 tip really is a game changer for me! Gotta try it sometime!

[@slyfox1568]

Duuuude, I've never thought about picturing the 3/4 by making a top view and rotating it. It changes the whole game, thank you so much!

[@diwa2360]

oh my god i never realized that about belle?? likeness really is more important than perfect accuracy and this is why ai can never replace artists

[@DOCTOR.DEADHEAD]

Dude I hope this channel grows like crazy, your style is one of the most pleasing ones I've seen in the art tutorial space and it's obvious from this video alone that you know your stuff. My jaw dropped at that three-quarter view trick.

[@joshuaadeoye]

Thank you so much!✨🙏🏾

[@ThatBoiLoFi]

You look and feel straight outta disney, i believe every word you say.

[@karenmartinezanimations]

I´d LOVE to see Ember again! Her design is very appealing, I love your art and the animation control you have. It is amazing, congratulations!

[@joshuaadeoye]

Thank you so much! ✨🙏🏾 She’ll definitely show up more on this channel!✨👌🏾

[@SSP.Artistic]

why i found this channel so late... i found with my scarch youtube dont ever recomand this.... dude really thank you its fantastic

[@beneblendesign]

Nice one mate!

[@joshuaadeoye]

Thanks so much man!✨🙏🏾I follow you on Instagram and I’ll sub here too! You’re a legend!

[@lecastlevania]

I would love to see a video on model sheets like you mentioned!

[@joshuaadeoye]

I’m on it!✨👌🏾

[@MizzFujin]

This video is a 10/10 1. clear, concise explanation with visual aids for kinaesthetic learners ( most tutorials ive seen just voice over whilst showing a speed drawing of something disconnected from whattheir saying just for video filler, which is frustrating) 2. methodology is fantastic, you show you know your stuff in a very digestible way and not overcomplicating the audience with over the top jargon. 3. short and to the point but makes the audience want to know more about turnarounds I have some suggestions for future videos. Maybe do a "draw with me" folllow up/ live stream video of turnarounds. reviewing Turn around submissions. Fantastic Job Joshua, this is honestly the best video ive seen on turnarounds, and ive seen alot lol. cant wait to see more of your videos. I've subbed.

[@MizzFujin]

Also some more video content id like to see from you: Character sheets would be great. your art influences. How to avoid "Same Face syndrome" Expression sheet video/ tutorial. Building a portfolio

[@joshuaadeoye]

Thanks so much for your feedback! I would love to do a “draw with me” live stream. I’ll figure it out and see when it would be best to do one! ✨for now, I’m working on a video on model/ character sheets!

[@joshuaadeoye]

Woah! It’s almost like you read my Google doc! No worries, these are all coming in due time!✨thank you!🙏🏾✨🙏🏾

[@MizzFujin]

@@joshuaadeoye haha your welcome, thank you for taking the time to reply! looking forward to your future videos ^_^

[@kilburnvideos]

I've not seen it done better than this. Excellent tips.

[@joshuaadeoye]

Woah! Thank you!✨🙏🏾✨

[@AftonLin]

This is such a helpful video! It would be great I think to expand more on the 3/4 view technique because this is the first time I've seen this and I'm honestly a little lost on how to approach it.

[@husk_irl]

why is it ALWAYS the artists with a yellow background and a drawing of themselves as their pfp that have the best advice ever

[@JOHNTECH112]

bro thanks, this is one of the best videos I have seen. you explained everything under 5 mins.

[@joshuaadeoye]

Woah! Thanks for the kind words! ✨

[@mohdkamalibrahim4897]

wooo greate sharing..tq bro

[@hitoroki]

Man! Thanks for this video, I've been struggling with 3/4 views on my character turnarounds for ages and this is really helpful.

[@joshuaadeoye]

Thanks for the kind words! ✨🙏🏾✨✨🙏🏾So glad the video helped!

[@alinemedinagarduno6117]

Hi! i didn´t understood the guideline for the 3/4 and the top view , it would be amazing if you could do a more detailed video, anyways i loved the tips defenitly gonna try i them, i enjoy watching ur videos thank u so much :)!

[@joshuaadeoye]

Yeah, I think that part was a little too fast. I might do a more analytical explanation later on. Thanks for the kind words.🙏🏾✨

[@yokozumi3912]

I cannot believe we are getting this quality content for free - amazing video with even better art and animation. Thank you!

[@mimthyss]

Ooh, I never thought of doing a top down view to make the 3/4 angles! Very cool idea, I'll have to give that a try sometime. Thanks for the helpful tips!

[@joshuaadeoye]

Thanks! Happy it helped!✨

[@zlexus7341]

It's funny that my process is sort of the opposite--- I sculpt my characters in 3D using Blender and then use that model for my drawing reference when I'm creating comic boards. Uploading the 3D models to Mixamo to get my characters in a specific pose also really helps. But I've also run into having to alter features slightly for better likeness, so my technique definitely isn't perfect.

[@joshuaadeoye]

That’s a great process!✨👌🏾✨👌🏾

[@anthonybulgheroni9716]

I love ur artstyle ! SO dynamic ! Ur chracter is so cool too !

[@joshuaadeoye]

Thank you so much! ✨🙏🏾

[@bangus4785]

Gosh I love her hair and the orange glow I love her already!!!

[@joshuaadeoye]

Thank you! 🙏🏾✨🙏🏾You’ll be seeing her more around here! ✨✨✨

[@LayedBackCentral]

Never clicked on a video faster.. and I surely wasn’t disappointed .. really engaging video! And the animations in between!!! Top level 🙌🏽

[@joshuaadeoye]

Thanks so much for the kind words man! 🙏🏾✨

[@alexmcd378]

Came here from the model sheet video. Another great video and no audio issues this time. Guessing the other was a fluke. Thanks for the tips

[@joshuaadeoye]

Thank you!🙏🏾✨

[@TimoteoDeBaum]

I never knew how involved character turnarounds are but makes sense to set a foundation to start. I struggle with 3/4 back views 😅 Would love to see more of your cool villain!

[@joshuaadeoye]

Yeah! Turnarounds just save you stress further down the road. You’ll definitely see her more!✨ Thanks for the kind words! 🙏🏾✨🙏🏾

[@bioluminosity]

this is so useful! I'll have to rewatch the 3/4 view tip a few times and try it out for myself. I get hung up on planning turnarounds because I think they're hard or boring ( i

[@joshuaadeoye]

Thank you!✨🙏🏾✨ The more you practice making turnarounds, the easier it gets! Ember will definitely be showing up again!✨

[@Olldaylong]

Cool! Thats very helpful tips, thank you!

[@joshuaadeoye]

My pleasure! ✨✨✨🙏🏾

[@OperationIsLife]

0:55 Literally just nonchalantly flashed the soon to be legendary character that will break the scripts of all OG anime content and become the basis of future animes so they can match that value. AKA dudes passion just earned himself a trajectory to hit millions of dollars so fast and he doesnt even realize it just yet.. until NOW! :)

[@its.Umar_here]

Very underrated channel ❤ , and btw i love the character ember , I'd like to see her more, the design of the character is unique 😉

[@joshuaadeoye]

Thank you so much! ✨🙏🏾She’ll definitely be seen in the next video!✨

[@TonyTylerDraws]

Subscribed. Straight to the point, solid set, good direction

[@joshuaadeoye]

Thanks so much!!!✨🙏🏾✨🙏🏾

[@Technilogica2019]

i think this is the best turnaround tutorial i've ever seen, not only explaining what to do but why you do it or how it works i'm going into 3D work as a hobby so this will definitely help with building a believable character 🙏

[@joshuaadeoye]

Thank you so much! ✨🙏🏾✨I wish you the best in your 3d practice!✨

[@royalmilkteez]

thanks for making such a precise and to the point tutorial. no fluff just info and super easy to follow. can't wait to draw turnarounds of all my characters now

[@joshuaadeoye]

My pleasure! ✨ love the spirit!✨

[@mochiemy]

Thank you for explaining what character turnarounds are and how to make them. Your art is amazing

[@joshuaadeoye]

My pleasure!🙏🏾✨🙏🏾

[@naisuuart]

very helpful! ty very much! would love to see more of ur work! (model sheet included ofc)

[@joshuaadeoye]

Thank you! ✨🙏🏾 More to come!

[@jessikacaroline72]

I am so happy for finding this tutorial 😭😭🫶🏾 giving us visual examples with an gorgeous animation made it so satisfying to watch. Thank you very very much🙏🏽

[@ValuStudios]

Amazing video. Thank you very much for sharing.

[@joshuaadeoye]

My pleasure! Thanks for watching!✨🙏🏾

[@illialoginov]

As far as I can see, KZbin Gods has finally paid attention to your channel, but still, you deserve so much more! The quality of your educational shorts is outstanding

[@joshuaadeoye]

Thanks so much, man!✨🙏🏾✨

[@CheriHomaee]

Best Explanation for 3/4 view I have heard. Thank you

[@veyarain82]

Absolutely enraged that I can’t spam the like button and have all of them go through. Thank you so, so much! Friendly, concise, educational, and that tip with the top view translating to 3/4 absolutely blew my mind! I never would have thought of it! I’m about to give two of my designs glow-ups and can’t wait to try this.

[@joshuaadeoye]

Aww🥹 Thank youuu! ✨🙏🏾 I love your spirit!✨🙏🏾

[@BelleBasura]

I'd like to add, another example of drawing side profiles to their likeness and not to geometric perfection is the 3D animated Peanuts movie! Pretty much every character's facial features move around depending on what limited angle they're in to capture the same likeness of them from the comics and shows. Just thought that was neat :))

[@joshuaadeoye]

Oooh! The peanuts movie is a really good one thanks for adding that!✨🙏🏾✨

[@KoteyAnnan]

Very cool. very well done. some good tips too

[@joshuaadeoye]

Thanks so much! Glad you liked it!

[@james_okunola]

Joshua😢, why am I just seeing this…..your videos have really helped simplify my worries in character design. Thank you so so much

[@jordentacoztm]

In general I think that your art + animations are really cool, but I especially like the way you draw hair! It has so much dimention and personallity. Keep making cool videos!

[@joshuaadeoye]

Thank you! 🙏🏾 ✨That’s really observant! 👌🏾✨

[@jet5712]

This helps so much! I hated having to do turn arounds cuz to me it was a pain in the arse and because of a bunch of details i had to put in the character. I wished the algorithm wouldve reccomended me this video while i was still taking charcter design class.

[@dtkeight]

This video is literally my bible when it comes to making turns for my characters, tysm for making it🙇🏾‍♀️🙇🏾‍♀️

[@CharredMarbles]

Love this concept for your character. She gives this vibe of antihero and I’m rooting for it. Thank you for this tutorial! It is straightforward with the right information. I always had errors with my proportions so I’m gonna give this method a shot. Keep drawing

[@joshuaadeoye]

Thank you!✨that’s what I was going for! ✨🙏🏾✨Thanks also for the kind words! ✨🙏🏾✨

[@ryno583]

This QUICKLY became one of my all time favorite youtube art tutorial. My aunt worked for DIC MARVEL MTV liquid television. Sonic the hedgehog. Denver the last dinosaur…Johnny quest…silver surfer…x-men,,,Iron Man…anyways the drawing sheets and character turnarounds of the The sonic the hedgehog serious..like the serious dramatic series not the goof ball one. Just Those diagrams of yours are just so damn beautiful thanks you for making this and it was entertaining

[@joshuaadeoye]

Woah! Thank you so much!✨🙏🏾✨🙏🏾✨🙏🏾✨

[@Greysbadart]

Incredible video! Super happy Im being recommended so many underrated art videos

[@joshuaadeoye]

Thank you!✨✨🙏🏾 I’m also discovering many artists in the KZbin art space!✨

[@shelbymachado8712]

ferociously helpful and brilliant content. Thanks, Joshua!

[@queenofwrath7823]

I do the most things myself, and yes you are right with the lines to line up the features, it helps a lot to draw every part in the correct place.😊

[@ausaiden]

Best turnaround video I have seen. Excellent tips. Well done.

[@konamax9]

This was soooo good. There isn't anything that I've found that is as useful as this video is for turnarounds. Thank you!

[@joshuaadeoye]

That’s a huge compliment!✨🙏🏾✨Thanks for watching!✨

[@sezart19]

I love the way you explain the process, very underrated. Also your character deserves her own show very badass!

[@joshuaadeoye]

Thank you!✨🙏🏾✨🙏🏾✨🙏🏾✨

[@ezequiel6575]

thanks for making this i've been doing to many turn arround where i put to much attention into the anatomy and geometry and forgett that appeal is very important when desining this

[@joshuaadeoye]

Yeah! Getting the anatomy right has its own appeal but I personally like to focus on raw Appeal! Thanks for sharing! ✨🙏🏾 keep moving forward!🔥

[@IgorGavalda]

Man, I am definetly astonished by your content, congrats on that mate!!

[@senior_sakuga]

Drawing a top view to get the persp of the 3/4 view is so 5 head. This vids a keeper holy, and yes, model sheet video would be appreciated

[@joshuaadeoye]

Thank you! ✨🙏🏾✨I’m currently working on the video on model sheets.✨

[@senior_sakuga]

@@joshuaadeoye thank you for making cool art n animations!

[@amm3133]

I just found your account and these videos have been SOOO helpful. I recently got into an animation course at my school and your channel helping me find my feet in animation. Thanks :)

[@mellohi4703]

Thank you for your tutorial ! Im applying to the gobelins this year and i hope my turnaround will make my portfolio a lil better 👍

[@joshuaadeoye]

Woah! Awesome! I hope you get in! ✨✨✨

[@lacey_and_her_stories]

Your videos are godly, please don't stop making them! As for a beginner character designer, this is extremely helpful

[@joshuaadeoye]

Thank you! ✨🙏🏾 More to come!✨

[@lacey_and_her_stories]

@@joshuaadeoye Super excited! Have a wonderful day

[@bakback8608]

Excellent lesson, for beginners and experienced cartoonists alike. Clear, precise, thank you for these precious tips. By the way, Ember is captivating, I'd like to see more of her. I appreciate your work.

[@joshuaadeoye]

My pleasure!✨🙏🏾 you’ll definitely be seeing her more around here!✨

[@UnityBringer]

Excellent video and tips. Subscribed. Made me want to try out drawing again even after I have given up on it in excitement to try something like this in the future

[@joshuaadeoye]

Thanks!✨ Go for it! ✨✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾

[@siaka-stevensokyere7245]

I would love to see more of this character

[@joshuaadeoye]

You definitely will!✨

[@froznpyro]

2:07 I call this shape the sacred bean. 🐙

[@riversun2531]

Gosh I love your animations!! They are the cherry on top of this super helpful video! Do you think you can make a video explaining how to animate?

[@israelasiku3975]

The O.G. himself. This is awesome!!!!

[@joshuaadeoye]

Thanks so much man!✨ It’s been a while!✨

[@christophepouchot5714]

Hello, great video, undeniably talented. I would like to know which app you used to build your turnaround?

[@Damnedpaperclip]

Great character design. I will be following to see more of this!!

[@joshuaadeoye]

Awesome, thank you!🙏🏾✨✨🙏🏾

[@verena86]

Awesome and super helpful! Thank you!

[@joshuaadeoye]

You're very welcome!✨🙏🏾✨

[@LiiiiiiMa]

just discovered your channel and I absolutely love the way your videos are short, but contain so much information. instant subscribe!

[@joshuaadeoye]

Thanks for the sub! Welcome aboard!✨🙏🏾✨

[@pianoatthirty]

I just came back here to say that the two animations at :19 and 3:16 are jaw-droppingly good. Would love to see how you created those - any rough sketches, keyframes, breakdowns, timing charts, etc. That's some Marc Davis level stuff!!!

[@joshuaadeoye]

Thank you!✨🙏🏾Actually, when I’m animating for myself, I don’t use timing charts and my first pass is usually pretty clean. This is to save time. I plan to explain my process much clearer in a future video!✨

[@Hello_There820]

This video is awesome! I really needed this, thank you so much! The animations that go along the video give so much life to the video, they are so beautiful!

[@joshuaadeoye]

Thank you! The animations usually take the longest time in the process. I’m so happy to know it’s worth it!✨🙏🏾

[@skillpalette-z9q]

I thought it was fascinating how he explained the process of creating his characters.

[@joshuaadeoye]

Thank you!👌🏾✨

[@elblaise5618]

It does my heart good to hear an articulate professional black man. Keep up the good work young man.

[@zinzolin14]

Great tutorial and yes to model sheet! Character concept art are among my favorite things to analyze and appteciate 😍

[@joshuaadeoye]

Thank you! 🙏🏾✨🙏🏾 same here! I love analyzing characters!✨

[@jayboxstudios7134]

wow youtube actually recommend this for me, This was really helpful...

[@joshuaadeoye]

I’m glad it was! Thanks for watching!✨✨✨

[@AshT8524]

Damn, This is really cool video. Your animations look awesome dude. I thought you had 100 k of subs :0 soon enough you will

[@joshuaadeoye]

Thank you! I hope so too!✨🙏🏾

[@josdurama]

Perfect video bro this really helped me out👍

[@joshuaadeoye]

Thank you! ✨🙏🏾 I’m glad it did!✨

[@sketchwardd]

Really liked your tip about not being geometrically accurate! I'm always stressing myself out trying to make every single detail the EXACT same as the first original drawing, then wondering why my character does not look the same from the different angles 😭

[@angelbaby1811]

You guys are true professional artists. I’m so amateur compared.

[@joshuaadeoye]

We all gotta start somewhere!✨

[@analgetikum]

Wow! Super great video, thanks for the tips, super helpful! You just generated a new subscriber! 😄

[@joshuaadeoye]

Thank you so much!✨

[@GlowingManga]

Great value, this is so on point! Love something on character sheets - Keep rockin' Joshua!

[@joshuaadeoye]

Thank you! ✨🙏🏾✨I’ll make it happen!✨👌🏾

[@thekanimation]

Fantastic tutorial. Definitely picked up some things

[@joshuaadeoye]

Thanks so much, man! 🙏🏾✨Been a while!✨

[@solivient]

This content is gold

[@joshuaadeoye]

Thank you!✨✨✨🙏🏾

[@itanchiro5524]

Oh no! I have been useing the easy way all along! But that part about the top view is something new I will give it a try for sure, thanks!

[@joshuaadeoye]

No worries, I used that method for a while too! I just learned that the top view method is a little more accurate👌🏾✨. Thanks for watching!✨🙏🏾✨🙏🏾

[@roysama_gg]

Your videos are soooo goood man!🔥

[@joshuaadeoye]

Thank you!!!🙏🏾✨✨🙏🏾

[@louenry]

Great video! Love the editing, it’s short and very helpful!

[@joshuaadeoye]

Thank you! 🙏🏾 ✨ I’m so happy it helped!

[@etheleticengine]

I see a man of culture in you, keep it up❤

[@joshuaadeoye]

Lol! I’ll take that as a compliment!✨🙏🏾

[@labsquadmedia176]

First time watching your channel. Clear, instantly useful and straightforward. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience!

[@joshuaadeoye]

Thanks! 🙏🏾✨My pleasure!

[@tiquangali]

Yo! That's some quality content man. Subscribed without a second thought💯

[@joshuaadeoye]

Thank you so much!✨🙏🏾🙏🏾✨

[@bobfitzpatrick8952]

Thanks for this...even though I have character sheets for my main character, I don't think I've ever done a turnaround sheet for her...I'll have to try that.😀

[@Cossax]

I want to see more of This Art Style 😉, it Superb

[@joshuaadeoye]

Thank you! ✨🙏🏾✨